The Citizen - October 10, 2024

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October 10, 2024

Levies: state ‘all talk, no action’

FUEL TAX: OUTA DECRIES FAILURE TO REMOVE IMPEDIMENTS

3 mins

Chemistry of Nobel works

Stockholm – Americans David Baker and John Jumper, together with Briton Demis Hassabis, shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry yesterday for revealing proteins' secrets through computing and artificial intelligence.

1 min

Meet Sherlock 100 years later

Berkhamsted - Sherlock Holmes fans are being promised a most authentic depiction of the fictional detective, with the restoration of a century-old silent film series chronicling the London sleuth's adventures.

1 min

‘Mama, bye... see you in heaven’

SUICIDE NOTE: 'I WANT TO KILL MYSELF BECAUSE OF THE BULLYING FROM MY TEACHER'

3 mins

Writing can right the wrong of illiteracy

With more technology integration in schools, is handwriting| really necessary in this age of digitisation? The answer is: yes.

1 min

‘1 in 5 kids go hungry’

REPORT: UK’S POVERTY LINE OF R3 500 A WEEK LEAVES CHILDREN POOR

2 mins

Cops escort Swift after 'suicide plot'

London - US star Taylor Swift, pictured, got a special police escort for her London concerts after an alleged suicide attack plot led to the cancellation of three performances in Vienna.

1 min

‘Rocky moment for national govt’ as ANC-DA tension builds

The ANC-DA fallout in Tshwane is a serious issue for the government of national unity (GNU) that could have widespread implications for both parties and spill over into the national coalition, an expert says.

2 mins

Tshwane: will it kill GNU?

COUNCIL COUP: ANC, ACTIONSA, EFF JOIN FORCES TO BLOCK CILLIERS BRINK'S RE-ELECTION

2 mins

‘Our taps are still dry’

ERMELO: SOME RESIDENTS HAVE NOT HAD WATER FOR THREE MONTHS

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Mass killings: 'Survivors lives changed forever'

With the Eastern Cape rural communities of Lusikisiki and Qumbu reeling from the impact of mass killings by unknown gunmen still at large, leading psychologist Dr Keitumetse Mashego warned yesterday survivors “will never be the same.”

1 min

Cops' overtime for VIP protection a whopping R360m

Nearly R360 million in overtime has been paid by the South African Police Service (Saps) to members of the VIP protection unit over the past two years.

1 min

Dry, hot weather forecast

GO DOWN ON THEIR KNEES TO PRAY FOR SKIES TO OPEN, RELEASING SUMMER RAINS

2 mins

Toxic mix drowns women

HARDEST HIT: EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE MAKES LIFE MORE TENUOUS

2 mins

Tributes pour in after pastor McCauley's death

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness following the death of the founder of Rhema Bible Church, Ray McCauley.

1 min

Protesters want justice for abused dog

STOP. Animal supporters call for justice to an abused dog, Ali, from Bryanston.

1 min

Calls for reforms at home affairs

The portfolio committee on home affairs has called on the department of home affairs to tackle significant capacity challenges at the Tshwane Refugee Reception Centre.

1 min

Helene's force shocks

STUDY: CLIMATE CHANGE EXACERBATES HURRICANE'S DESTRUCTIVE POWER

2 mins

New censorship by silence

This week, I listened to ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula reintroducing the party national spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, to the media.

2 mins

Tragic reminder of struggles

It is not surprising that Mental Health Awareness Month falls in October... research across the world points to the fact that most suicides occur in spring going into early summer, which is exactly where we are at the moment.

1 min

Rural areas now easy targets

We conversed with friends over the massacres that have hit the Eastern Cape lately. We spoke of them for what they are.

2 mins

SA does not need the racism pot to be stirred

The majority of Saffers do not discriminate against other races, writes Charles.

1 min

Greece's emptying island

FINANCIAL MELTDOWN: FAMED REGION SUFFERS STEADY DEPOPULATION

2 mins

Tito tomb at risk as Serbs argue over Yugoslav legacy

In a move akin to kicking Lenin out of Moscow's Red Square, the mayor of Belgrade wants to rid the Serbian capital of the tomb of Tito, the socialist leader who held Yugoslavia together for decades.

1 min

Kim to shutter Seoul border

PACT OVER: SOUTH NOW OFFICIALLY ENEMY STATE

1 min

Trump 'never' calls Putin

Moscow – The Kremlin yesterday denied a claim in a new book that Republican candidate Donald Trump may have spoken to President Vladimir Putin seven times since he left the White House.

1 min

Time runs out to flee Florida

Tampa - Florida residents yesterday fled – or defied warnings and tried to take shelter – in the final hours before Hurricane Milton, a lethal Category 4 storm, roars out of the ocean and tears across the state.

1 min

China attack 'still years away' – poll

Taipei - Most Taiwanese people were willing to defend the island against a Chinese attack but the majority believed Beijing was unlikely to invade within the next five years, a poll showed yesterday.

1 min

Date and venue change for Robbie Williams' Gauteng shows

Due to scheduling conflicts with Robbie Williams' upcoming Better Man movie promotion commitments in the US, he is not able to be in Johannesburg on 18 January, 2025 as scheduled.

1 min

SABC to auction prime Durban central land

The SABC is set to auction off three prime portions of vacant land in Durban central next Wednesday, with expectations of intense competition from interested buyers.

1 min

Call for fuel price drop

LEVIES: PRICES SHOULD BE 30% LOWER AT R14 A LITRE, SAYS MANTASHE

2 mins

Turmoil roils capital

TSHWANE: COUNCIL BUSINESS AT A STANDSTILL AS POLITICIANS FIGHT

2 mins

Mondi to acquire German packaging business

JSE-listed Mondi is set to acquire part of the operations of Schumacher Packaging, a European family business headquartered in Germany, the group announced in a statement on Sens yesterday.

1 min

No refunds for duped investors

Five “participants or victims” in an illegal Ponzi scheme unsuccessfully attempted to have their investments returned from funds in three bank accounts of the alleged orchestrator of the scheme.

1 min

SA brands flat for 20 years

VALUE: LOSS IN DATA, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

2 mins

Pretorius taken his ‘leap of faith’

SWITCH: LIONS FLANK IS OFTEN COMPARED TO KWAGGA

1 min

Hooker is happy to play as a winger

Talented Sharks back Ethan Hooker is just happy to be getting game time at the highest level, and it doesn't matter where that is.

1 min

Solanke never gave up hope

London - Dominic Solanke (above) said that he never gave up hope that he would play for England again as he prepares for a possible second cap seven years after his international debut.

1 min

Chiefs must not get 'desperate'

PETERSEN: SENSES NEW ENERGY AND VIBE ON THE FIELD

1 min

Downs want a better cup return

Neo Maema remains upbeat over Mamelodi Sundowns' chances of claiming more silverware than they did in the previous campaign where they ended up with the league title and African Football League (AFL).

1 min

Please show Jose respect

It's unfair that Jose Riveiro's amazing job at Orlando Pirates in just a short space of time has been reduced to conspiracy theories.

1 min

BACK IN TOP GEAR

PROTEAS: TOO STRONG FOR SCOTS WITH BAT AND BALL

2 mins

Kwayiba hopes to grab a game

Chippa United midfielder Sinoxolo Kwayiba (below) is looking to grab his chance to shine for Bafana Bafana when they take on Congo-Brazzaville in tomorrow's Group K Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

1 min

Unlocking global markets

GROUNDBREAKING: UNIQUE PLATFORM FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO CONNECT WITH INVESTORS

1 min

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